How far is Crystal Lake, IL from Northlake, IL?
The driving distance from Crystal Lake, IL to Northlake, IL is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Lake and Northlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake and Northlake.
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Start on East Crystal Lake Avenue
8 m · 5 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Pyott Road
3 mi · 5 min · Pyott Road
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Turn left onto West Algonquin Road
7.8 mi · 13 min · West Algonquin Road
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Turn straight onto Dundee Road
1483 ft · 30 sec · Dundee Road
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Continue on Algonquin Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Algonquin Road
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Turn right onto North Barrington Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Barrington Road
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Take the ramp left
2915 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
14.7 mi · 16 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Toll South, I 190 West: Indiana, O'Hare
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll South: Indiana
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, O'Hare Oasis
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2715 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 19 West: Irving Park Road
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Irving Park Road
545 ft · 11 sec · Irving Park Road
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Turn left onto Mannheim Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Mannheim Road
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Turn right onto Dickens Avenue
3137 ft · 2 min · Dickens Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Dickens Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Lake and Northlake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
14.7 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Crystal Lake and Rain Showers near Northlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crystal Lake to Northlake?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Crystal Lake and 19.4 miles from Northlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Crystal Lake and Rain Showers near Northlake.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hoffman Estates.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Lake and Northlake. Straight-line distance: 31.08 mi (50.02 km).
#1 Crystal Lake
City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 39,642 |
| Coordinates | 42.2411300, -88.3162000 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northlake
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.9172500, -87.8956200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northlake (-87.89562, 41.91725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $8.00 | $15.99 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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